An elderly person experiences frequent bone fractures from minor stumbles. Tests reveal low bone density.…

An elderly person experiences frequent bone fractures from minor stumbles. Tests reveal low bone density. Which nutrient should be increased in their diet to strengthen bones?
  1. Vitamin C
  2. Calcium
  3. Iron
  4. Iodine

Solution

Calcium is the key mineral responsible for giving bones strength and density; its deficiency makes bones brittle.

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